2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · J4 JMK
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 157,949 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J4 JMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 157,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J4 JMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (J4 JMK) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J4 JMK Mileage History
- 12/09/2023154,210 mi
- 13/09/2023154,210 mi
- 24/09/2024156,891 mi+2,681 mi
- 25/09/2024156,891 mi
- 24/09/2025157,949 mi+1,058 mi
Average of roughly 1,838 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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